16 | NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY
SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2024
Anishinaabekwe land protector Celebrating Taylor Galvin
Taylor Galvin, Ozaawi Mashkode Bizhiki (Brown Buffalo), is a proud member of Baaskaandibewiziibing (Brokenhead Ojibway Nation). She is dedicated to protecting the land, the water and the animals that call them home. While pursuing a degree in environmental studies at the University of Manitoba, Ms. Galvin [BEnvSt/24] co-founded the Indigenous Concerns on the Environment student group, advocating for Indigenous-led environmental stewardship. Now embarking on her master’s in environment and geography at UM, Ms.Galvin aims to focus on Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) in Manitoba.
“I’d like to see Indigenous leaders, knowledge keepers, land guardians and water protectors spearheading the movement towards conser- vation and sustainability,” she said. An intergenerational Survivor of residential schools, Ms. Galvin’s journey is one of perseverance and connection. Navigating personal challenges, including addiction and the demands of being a mature student, she found strength in the support of her community and at Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge, the home of the Indigenous Student Centre. The University of Manitoba honours Taylor Galvin for her exceptional achievements and unwavering dedication to environmental advocacy.
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